Dhamma Study Class - Invitation 10/10 - "The Chapter of the Eigths (Atthaka Vagga)" - PART XIII-XIV

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Dear friends in the Dhamma,

Our next Dhamma study class will be this Sunday, on October 10th 9:30 - 10:30am.

Also on Sunday our new "Beginner course to (concentration) meditation" will start. It will be from 10:30am - 11:30pm. Anyone interested is more than welcome to join!

The Atthaka Vagga is our current topic in the Dhamma class (from 9:30-10:30). This is the saying of the Buddha we will contemplate this Sunday:

Tuvataka Sutta: "Fast"

...Whatever truth he may know, within or without, he shouldn't get entrenched in connection with it...

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/kn/snp/snp.4.14.than.html

Sunday Meditation Groups:

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The next introduction course to meditation will start this Sunday! Feel free to join us...

For all of you who completed your Level 1 course, our next Level 2 (Introduction to Jhana) meditation course will now start October 24th. (In two weeks). A personal invitation was sent out already. If you like to join this more advanced course (Introduction to jhana meditation) please send an email to in...@floridabuddhism.org.

NB: The meditation tradition is according to the Sri Lankan forest tradition founded by the Most Ven. Ma tara Sri Nyanarama Thero 's - many of you know him through Ayya Khema, who was his student) and includes Samatha and Vipassana meditation instructions). You can sign up any time so that we know who might want to come: registration form.

Please feel free to join our meditation interviews and discussions in the afternoon hours (after 1pm).

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As a summary - Sunday's complete timetable:

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For all of you who do not know about our Sunday's activities this is how our Sunday Dhamma days look like. You can come at any of these activities separately or stay the whole day with us:

Early Bird :-) Morning Program:

7:00 - 8:00 am => Pali Class. Sunday we will continue our immersive Pāli text - If you are interested in joining our pali class (and like to get up early :-) just stop by or give me a call at 9415871004.

8:00 - 8:30 am => Group meditation time in Dhamma hall. This is (obviously :-) optional - but anyone who likes a good morning meditation is more than welcome.

Dhamma Class

9:30 - 10:30am => Dhamma Study Class (s.a. for more info)
10:30 - 11:30am => Level 1 - Introduction into concentration meditation, Class 1 of 4

11:30 - 12:00am => Buddha Puja, offering of Dana,

12:00 - 1:00pm => Pot-luck for visitors, Meeting

Afternoon Meditation, Discussions & Interviews

1:00 - 4:00pm => Meditation discussions, interviews and of course lots of time for individual and (group) meditation in the Dhamma hall or individually on the vihara's premises. (The Bodhi tree is a nice spot for meditation in the afternoon!) PS: We are still working on organizing a our meditation seat endeavour. We already have a number of volunteers, but let me know if you are interested in helping out.

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About our Sunday "Uposatha" day:

Anyone who is interested in learning about original Buddhist teachings or gaining a deeper understanding of the Dhamma is invited to join us. This day is a great opportunity to meet noble friends (kalyana mitta), learn from each other and devote some time for meditation & study of the Dhamma. Traditionally, in Buddhist countries, such a day is called "Uposatha" day and was observed since the time of the Buddha who recommended a little spiritual "off-time" for his lay disciples.

For those planning on staying for lunch after Dhamma Class this Sunday, please note that you are invited to join our potluck. We will also offer some Dana for the Bhantes. All courses are provided free of charge. Any donations will go to the support of our Vihara or the Buddhist Global Relief. Please contact me off-list, in case you need banking instructions to support the Vihara on a regular basis. Any donation, no matter how small, is highly appreciated and will be used to support the Sangha and Vihara.

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A special opportunity for your generous hearts:

http://www.firstgiving.com/41678